Job Description

Contract Type

Full Time

Duration

Fixed Term Appointment - 16 months (1st November 2025 to 28th February 2027)

Salary

41,344 - 45,479 the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered.

Benefits

We offer

generous benefits

Team

Wildlife from Space team

Location

BAS Cambridge

Closing Date

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Job Profile

Description

We will give full consideration to requests for flexible and part time working, such as reduced hours, compressed hours or job sharing. We also offer hybrid working and recognise the many benefits this brings. The nature of the role will determine if flexible and hybrid working options are possible.

Interview date

- 16 September 2025


British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Seabird Remote Sensing Data Analyst to join our Wildlife from Space team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!


Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK


As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits:


30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band) 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues) Flexible and family friendly working opportunities Cycle to work scheme Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.

You'll be joining our

Wildlife from Space team

You'll help us to deliver

remote sensing expertise and ecological information on the seabird population of the remote island of South Georgia. Our project uses very-high-resolution satellite imagery to detect and estimate the populations of a number of flying bird species using spectral and shape recognition techniques.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop

skills in remote sensing, image analytics and ecological modelling.

Current projects the team are working on include remote sensing work on penguins, seals, walrus whales and albatrosses.


You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.

Some of your main responsibilities will include:

Collate existing datasets and coordinate new field data collection on seabird abundance and distribution. Lead the processing and analysis of high-resolution satellite imagery (e.g., 31-cm and VHR) across the South Georgia archipelago.

Please download job description for more details.

For the role of Seabird Remote Sensing Data Analyst, we are looking for somebody who has:

First degree in environmental science, ecology, remote sensing, geography, or related discipline. PhD in ecology, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or equivalent experience. Strong experience in handling satellite imagery and GIS analysis. Preference will be given to applicant who have experience of spectral analysis

Please download job description for more details.


If we've just described you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.


What experiences can we offer you?


At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.


Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.


If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.


If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.